# Basics

Working with Cortex CMS as a [superadministrator](https://docs.cortexcms.org/glossary#superadministrator) may seem daunting at first blush, but we're here to walk you through every step and demonstrate the simplicity & power of the platform.

* [Setup](https://github.com/cortex-cms/cortex-cms/tree/ec0acc5e822e7cd071403cac968f82e8f6df4a96/basics/setup.md)
  * [Docker Compose](https://docs.cortexcms.org/basics/setup/docker-compose)
  * [Manual](https://docs.cortexcms.org/basics/setup/manual-setup)
  * [Core & Plugin Development](https://docs.cortexcms.org/basics/setup/core-and-plugin-development)
  * Engine Mounting *(coming soon)*
* [Deployment](https://docs.cortexcms.org/basics/deployment)
* [Tenancy & User Management](https://docs.cortexcms.org/basics/tenancy-and-user-management)
* [Building Content Types](https://docs.cortexcms.org/basics/building-content-types)
* [Data Validation](https://docs.cortexcms.org/basics/data-validation)
* [Designing Indexes](https://docs.cortexcms.org/basics/designing-indexes)
* [Designing Wizards](https://docs.cortexcms.org/basics/designing-wizards)
* [Consuming Content](https://docs.cortexcms.org/basics/consuming-content)
* [Scheduling Content](https://docs.cortexcms.org/basics/scheduling-content)
* [Search](https://github.com/cortex-cms/cortex-cms/tree/ec0acc5e822e7cd071403cac968f82e8f6df4a96/basics/search.md)